NATIONAL CHILDCARE WEEK

Early day motion 1690, tabled 3 June 2008 by Joan Humble (Labour). Signed by 61 members.

That this House welcomes the 11th Annual National Childcare Week, organised by Daycare Trust with the support of Children's Mutual and Catalyst Lend Lease; notes that the theme of the week is Building Brighter Futures; and agrees that quality, affordable childcare can build brighter futures for everyone, giving children a good start in life, enabling parents to work or train, and in the long term can help to tackle social exclusion, create jobs and raise educational standards.

Signatures by party: Labour 41, Liberal Democrat 9, DUP 3, Plaid Cymru 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Conservative 1, Independent 1, Respect 1.